Grounded support through life's transitions...
Whether you're facing the end of life, supporting a loved one, moving through grief, or navigating a major life transition - I'm here to offer steady, non-medical care that meets your physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs.
I'm Kari, a Death Doula serving Wanaka and surrounding communities, as well as offering support online. I companion you with compassion, clarity, and practical presence, helping you feel supported, informed, and cared for through life's transitions.
What is a Death Doula?
The word doula comes from the Greek word meaning “person of service.”
Just as a birth doula supports the arrival of new life, a death doula supports life’s closing chapter. We are non-medical professionals, trained to offer practical guidance, compassionate presence, and holistic support to individuals and their families before, during, and after death.
Companioning the Dying
For individuals approaching the end of life, whether alert, nonverbal, or in active dying. I offer support tailored to their needs, including help with end-of-life planning. My role is to listen, comfort, and be present through this final stage.
Support for Families & Carers
For loved ones supporting someone who is dying; at home, in aged care, in hospice or hospital. I offer emotional support and practical guidance, in person or online, including planning ahead for care decisions and what comes after.
After Death Care
For families and carers in the hours after death, I offer calm guidance and physical care for the body, along with support through the farewell.
Grief & Transition Support
For those moving through grief, endings, or major life change; whether related to a death or another kind of loss. I offer presence and bodywork to support you through it.
